In this unsettling psychodrama/thriller, Minerva endeavours to connect and care for her grandmother Vina who is experiencing dementia. Together they are confronted with an amalgam of colliding memories, nightmares and dreams that will test their limits. Vineyard Ablaze is an enigma, questioning home care, coercive control and the divide between generations, revealing that there are no…
For My Mother, a new short drama is set to debut next year – made by Attic Films in association with Sugarland Productions. On the way to a school recital, a mother and son get into a volatile argument that unveils the vast space between them. For My Mother explores themes of parenthood, relationships, and…
Now in its 3rd year, the CinefestOZ x WIFT Australia Writers’ Retreat, set for 1 – 4 September 2024, has selected the four participants for this year’s program. The West-Australian based creative writing incubator will welcome Victorian Danielle Stamoulos, Tasmanian Lynn Reed, and West Australians Hayley Reeve and Yasmin Kassim to Busselton next month where…
In this episode of the Cinema Australia Podcast, I’m joined by The Demon Disorder director, writer, producer and special effects artist Steve Boyle. The Demon Disorder follows brothers Jake (played by Dirk Hunter) and Graham (played by Christian Willis). When their youngest brother is believed to be demonically possessed, the estranged brothers reunite to confront…
The Adelaide Film Festival (AFF) has today announced the first three Australian films which will screen at the Festival in October, including the Opening Night film – the world premiere of The Correspondent on Wednesday October 23. The Correspondent, directed by Kriv Stenders, stars Richard Roxburgh as Australian war correspondent Peter Greste who was arrested…
Thanks to Transmission Films, we have ten double passes to give away to A Horse Named Winx. Directed by Janine Hosking (My Khmer Heart, Knowin the Score) and written by journalist and author Andrew Rule, A Horse Named Winx goes behind the sports headlines and victories to reveal the unforgettable spirit of champion who away from the…
Academy Award-nominated actor Rachel Griffiths will chair the CinefestOZ 2024 Film Prize Jury. The acclaimed actor, director and producer, who most recently featured in the film Anyone But You, made her screen debut in the iconic Australian film Muriel’s Wedding, and has film credits including The Rookie, Blow, Hacksaw Ridge and Hilary & Jackie which…
Following the black carpet World Premiere screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival this week, Left Write Hook has announced a national theatrical release for 24 October. With screens in Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Melbourne plus the recently announced CinefestOZ in WA – more people will get the opportunity to see this important documentary…
Following a successful international debut at SXSW in March, Natalie Bailey’s Audrey is set for its Australian premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival this week, with additional screenings at CinefestOZ in September. Audrey is a complex ensemble piece that follows the wildly dysfunctional and eccentric Lipsick family, featuring the resentful and delusional mother Ronnie…
In an inspiring tale that showcases talent and determination, the short film Before We Sleep has emerged as a contender for the prestigious 2025 AACTA Award for Best Short Film. The film not only highlights the creative prowess of its cast and crew but also serves as a silver lining for actors with autism. At…
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